Do you ever look successful on the outside — career intact, responsibilities handled, image polished — but internally feel like you’re barely holding it together?In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey, emotional regulation coach Mikki Bey sits down with Marcus CJ Lewis, life coach, speaker, and men’s wellbeing advocate, for one of the rawest conversations yet on addiction, masculinity, identity, and emotional regulation.Marcus shares his journey from high-functioning addiction — including crystal meth, alcohol, and a 30-year porn addiction — to sobriety, self-awareness, and leadership. He opens up about domestic violence, depression, dysregulated parenting, and the moment he calls his “spiritual rock bottom” — a morning that forced him to confront himself and choose change.You’ll hear what emotional regulation actually looks like in real life: grieving old identities, interrupting addictive patterns, managing arousal and impulse, sitting with discomfort instead of escaping it, and learning how to tell yourself “no” without shame.In this conversation, Mikki and Marcus explore:• The hidden face of high-functioning addiction• How dysregulated parenting shapes adult emotional patterns• Why change feels violent — and why that’s part of growth• Addiction as an attempt to self-soothe unresolved pain• The role of identity work in breaking long-term addictive cycles• How emotional regulation helps men master impulse and arousal• Bringing authenticity and spirituality into corporate leadership• Why recovery is about awareness, compassion, and moment-to-moment presenceMarcus also shares practical tools that supported his recovery — journaling, changing environments, breathwork, identity shifts, and learning to sit with emotional discomfort instead of numbing it.If you’ve ever struggled with impulse, addiction, shame, or the pressure to “protect and provide” without support, this episode offers a powerful reminder: emotional regulation isn’t weakness — it’s leadership.Connect with Marcus CJ LewisWebsite: https://marcuscjlewis.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/marcuscjlewisLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marcuscjlewisFacebook: https://facebook.com/marcuscjlewisConnect with Mikki BeyDownload Mikki’s Free Emotional Regulation Bundle (ebook, workbook, and masterclass): https://themikkibeygroup.com/inquiryfWebsite: https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/LinkedIn: / mbcmbaInstagram: / getmikkibey

Do you ever look successful on the outside — career intact, responsibilities handled, image polished — but internally feel like you’re barely holding it together?In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey, emotional regulation coach Mikki Bey sits down with Marcus CJ Lewis, life coach, speaker, and men’s wellbeing advocate, for one of the rawest conversations yet on addiction, masculinity, identity, and emotional regulation.Marcus shares his journey from high-functioning addiction — including crystal meth, alcohol, and a 30-year porn addiction — to sobriety, self-awareness, and leadership. He opens up about domestic violence, depression, dysregulated parenting, and the moment he calls his “spiritual rock bottom” — a morning that forced him to confront himself and choose change.You’ll hear what emotional regulation actually looks like in real life: grieving old identities, interrupting addictive patterns, managing arousal and impulse, sitting with discomfort instead of escaping it, and learning how to tell yourself “no” without shame.In this conversation, Mikki and Marcus explore:• The hidden face of high-functioning addiction• How dysregulated parenting shapes adult emotional patterns• Why change feels violent — and why that’s part of growth• Addiction as an attempt to self-soothe unresolved pain• The role of identity work in breaking long-term addictive cycles• How emotional regulation helps men master impulse and arousal• Bringing authenticity and spirituality into corporate leadership• Why recovery is about awareness, compassion, and moment-to-moment presenceMarcus also shares practical tools that supported his recovery — journaling, changing environments, breathwork, identity shifts, and learning to sit with emotional discomfort instead of numbing it.If you’ve ever struggled with impulse, addiction, shame, or the pressure to “protect and provide” without support, this episode offers a powerful reminder: emotional regulation isn’t weakness — it’s leadership.Connect with Marcus CJ LewisWebsite: https://marcuscjlewis.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/marcuscjlewisLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marcuscjlewisFacebook: https://facebook.com/marcuscjlewisConnect with Mikki BeyDownload Mikki’s Free Emotional Regulation Bundle (ebook, workbook, and masterclass): https://themikkibeygroup.com/inquiryfWebsite: https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/LinkedIn: / mbcmbaInstagram: / getmikkibey

Do you ever feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive—yet can’t explain why, even though you’re “doing everything right”?In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey, emotional regulation coach Mikki Bey sits down with Dr. Samara Toussaint, psychologist, mental health practice owner, and neurodivergence advocate, for a powerful conversation on emotional regulation, masking, and the often-missed reality of neurodivergence in Black women.Dr. Samara shares her personal journey of being late-diagnosed as autistic, and how years of masking, perfectionism, and burnout are often misread as personal failure instead of nervous system overload. Together, they unpack how emotional dysregulation, trauma, culture, and neurodivergence intersect—and why so many Black women are misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, or overlooked entirely.You’ll learn how emotional regulation can support healing, self-understanding, and nervous system safety—whether or not you’re neurodivergent.In this conversation, Mikki and Dr. Samara explore:• What neurodivergence really means (beyond ADHD and autism stereotypes)• The difference between masking, code-switching, and self-abandonment• Why burnout and perfectionism are major signs of emotional dysregulation• How neurodivergence shows up differently in Black women• Why late diagnosis is so common—and so costly• The impact of culture, bias, and misdiagnosis on Black women’s mental health• When emotional regulation coaching helps—and when assessment and accommodations are neededIf you’ve ever felt like life feels harder than it should, or you’ve been told you’re “too emotional,” “too sensitive,” or “not trying hard enough,” this episode may help you finally understand what’s really happening—and how to support yourself with more compassion and clarity.Connect with Dr. Samara ToussaintInstagram & TikTok: @schoolpsychdrt(Link in bio for private practice, assessments, and resources)Website: www.path2growthcounseling.comConnect with Mikki BeyDownload Mikki’s Free Emotional Regulation Bundle (ebook, workbook, and masterclass):https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/inquiryfWebsite: https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/LinkedIn: / mbcmbaInstagram: / getmikkibey

Do you ever feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive—yet can’t explain why, even though you’re “doing everything right”?In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey, emotional regulation coach Mikki Bey sits down with Dr. Samara Toussaint, psychologist, mental health practice owner, and neurodivergence advocate, for a powerful conversation on emotional regulation, masking, and the often-missed reality of neurodivergence in Black women.Dr. Samara shares her personal journey of being late-diagnosed as autistic, and how years of masking, perfectionism, and burnout are often misread as personal failure instead of nervous system overload. Together, they unpack how emotional dysregulation, trauma, culture, and neurodivergence intersect—and why so many Black women are misdiagnosed, undiagnosed, or overlooked entirely.You’ll learn how emotional regulation can support healing, self-understanding, and nervous system safety—whether or not you’re neurodivergent.In this conversation, Mikki and Dr. Samara explore:• What neurodivergence really means (beyond ADHD and autism stereotypes)• The difference between masking, code-switching, and self-abandonment• Why burnout and perfectionism are major signs of emotional dysregulation• How neurodivergence shows up differently in Black women• Why late diagnosis is so common—and so costly• The impact of culture, bias, and misdiagnosis on Black women’s mental health• When emotional regulation coaching helps—and when assessment and accommodations are neededIf you’ve ever felt like life feels harder than it should, or you’ve been told you’re “too emotional,” “too sensitive,” or “not trying hard enough,” this episode may help you finally understand what’s really happening—and how to support yourself with more compassion and clarity.Connect with Dr. Samara ToussaintInstagram & TikTok: @schoolpsychdrt(Link in bio for private practice, assessments, and resources)Website: www.path2growthcounseling.comConnect with Mikki BeyDownload Mikki’s Free Emotional Regulation Bundle (ebook, workbook, and masterclass):https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/inquiryfWebsite: https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/LinkedIn: / mbcmbaInstagram: / getmikkibey

Do you ever reach financial success and still feel anxious, exhausted, or disconnected—like something is missing even though you “made it”?In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey, emotional regulation coach Mikki Bey sits down with Jacent Wamala, licensed marriage and family therapist and women’s wealth coach, to unpack why money doesn’t bring peace—and what actually does.Together, they explore the emotional and nervous system realities of high-achieving women, especially those earning six and seven figures, who discover that success doesn’t automatically equal safety, fulfillment, or calm. Jacent shares powerful insights on money identity, scarcity, burnout, and why you can’t out-earn a dysregulated nervous system.You’ll learn how emotional regulation—not more achievement—is the missing link to sustainable wealth, well-being, and freedom.In this conversation, Mikki and Jacent explore:• Why money doesn’t solve emotional dysregulation or internal chaos• The hidden burnout of high-achieving and breadwinning women• How scarcity and fear can exist even at six and seven figures• The impact of money and success on identity, relationships, and marriage• Why self-regulation—not external validation—is the path to feeling good again• How to shift from survival mode into sovereignty and inner calmIf you’ve climbed the ladder, reached the “mountaintop,” and still feel unsettled, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and how to reclaim your peace without sacrificing your lifestyle.Connect with Jacent WamalaInstagram: @jacentwamalaConnect with Mikki BeyDownload Mikki’s Free Emotional Regulation Bundle (ebook, workbook, and masterclass):https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/inquiryfWebsite: https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/LinkedIn: Mikki BeyInstagram: getmikkibey

Do you ever reach financial success and still feel anxious, exhausted, or disconnected—like something is missing even though you “made it”?In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey, emotional regulation coach Mikki Bey sits down with Jacent Wamala, licensed marriage and family therapist and women’s wealth coach, to unpack why money doesn’t bring peace—and what actually does.Together, they explore the emotional and nervous system realities of high-achieving women, especially those earning six and seven figures, who discover that success doesn’t automatically equal safety, fulfillment, or calm. Jacent shares powerful insights on money identity, scarcity, burnout, and why you can’t out-earn a dysregulated nervous system.You’ll learn how emotional regulation—not more achievement—is the missing link to sustainable wealth, well-being, and freedom.In this conversation, Mikki and Jacent explore:• Why money doesn’t solve emotional dysregulation or internal chaos• The hidden burnout of high-achieving and breadwinning women• How scarcity and fear can exist even at six and seven figures• The impact of money and success on identity, relationships, and marriage• Why self-regulation—not external validation—is the path to feeling good again• How to shift from survival mode into sovereignty and inner calmIf you’ve climbed the ladder, reached the “mountaintop,” and still feel unsettled, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on—and how to reclaim your peace without sacrificing your lifestyle.Connect with Jacent WamalaInstagram: @jacentwamalaConnect with Mikki BeyDownload Mikki’s Free Emotional Regulation Bundle (ebook, workbook, and masterclass):https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/inquiryfWebsite: https://www.themikkibeygroup.com/LinkedIn: Mikki BeyInstagram: getmikkibey

In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey: An Emotional Regulation Podcast, Mikki sits down with Torah Cents, emotional wellness educator and relationship guide, for a deeply honest conversation about why love becomes dysregulated when we abandon ourselves.

In “You Can’t Regulate Love If You Abandon Yourself,” Mikki and Torah explore how self-abandonment shows up in dating, relationships, and attachment patterns — especially for high-achieving, emotionally intelligent women who appear confident on the outside but feel anxious, unseen, or overextended in love.

Torah shares insight into how many relationship struggles aren’t about compatibility, communication, or “choosing better,” but about a nervous system that has learned to prioritize connection over safety. Together, they unpack how emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-trust are the real foundation of healthy love.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How self-abandonment quietly shapes your dating and relationship patterns

• The nervous system’s role in attachment, anxiety, and emotional reactivity in love

• Why emotional regulation is essential for secure relationships

• How to stop over-giving, people-pleasing, and ignoring your own needs

• What it means to choose yourself without shutting down intimacy

• How to move from anxious attachment to grounded, regulated connection

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating dating fatigue, relationship anxiety, emotional burnout, or repeating unhealthy patterns in love. If you want relationships rooted in safety, clarity, and self-trust — not survival or self-sacrifice — this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Connect with Torah Cents:Instagram: ⁠@torahcents⁠

Connect with Mikki Bey:Learn more about emotional regulation and download Mikki’s free Emotional Regulation Bundle (includes her eBook, workbook, and masterclass): ⁠Grab my Freebie⁠Follow Mikki on Instagram: ⁠@getmikkibey⁠Visit her website: ⁠www.themikkibeygroup.com⁠

In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey: An Emotional Regulation Podcast, Mikki sits down with Torah Cents, emotional wellness educator and relationship guide, for a deeply honest conversation about why love becomes dysregulated when we abandon ourselves.

In “You Can’t Regulate Love If You Abandon Yourself,” Mikki and Torah explore how self-abandonment shows up in dating, relationships, and attachment patterns — especially for high-achieving, emotionally intelligent women who appear confident on the outside but feel anxious, unseen, or overextended in love.

Torah shares insight into how many relationship struggles aren’t about compatibility, communication, or “choosing better,” but about a nervous system that has learned to prioritize connection over safety. Together, they unpack how emotional regulation, boundaries, and self-trust are the real foundation of healthy love.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How self-abandonment quietly shapes your dating and relationship patterns

• The nervous system’s role in attachment, anxiety, and emotional reactivity in love

• Why emotional regulation is essential for secure relationships

• How to stop over-giving, people-pleasing, and ignoring your own needs

• What it means to choose yourself without shutting down intimacy

• How to move from anxious attachment to grounded, regulated connection

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating dating fatigue, relationship anxiety, emotional burnout, or repeating unhealthy patterns in love. If you want relationships rooted in safety, clarity, and self-trust — not survival or self-sacrifice — this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Connect with Torah Cents:Instagram: ⁠@torahcents⁠

Connect with Mikki Bey:Learn more about emotional regulation and download Mikki’s free Emotional Regulation Bundle (includes her eBook, workbook, and masterclass): ⁠Grab my Freebie⁠Follow Mikki on Instagram: ⁠@getmikkibey⁠Visit her website: ⁠www.themikkibeygroup.com⁠

In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey: An Emotional Regulation Podcast, Mikki sits down with Megan Macpherson, founder of Yes God Wellness and a leader in embodied healing, nervous system regulation, and feminine restoration, for a powerful conversation about why true emotional healing doesn’t happen in the mind — it happens in the body.

Megan shares her personal journey of moving beyond intellectual understanding and into somatic awareness, revealing how unresolved emotions, trauma, and stress are stored in the body long after the mind has tried to move on. Through embodiment, nervous system regulation, and deep emotional safety, she learned how to stop overriding her body’s wisdom and start listening to it — transforming her relationship with herself, her work, and her sense of inner peace.

Together, Mikki and Megan explore:

• Why the body holds emotional memory even when the mind avoids it

• How emotional dysregulation shows up physically as anxiety, tension, and burnout

• The connection between the nervous system, safety, and feminine embodiment

• Why high-achieving women struggle to slow down and feel

• How surrender and regulation create trust within the body

• The difference between intellectual healing and embodied healing

• Practical ways to reconnect with your body and regulate emotions without force

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating stress, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, trauma recovery, or a disconnect between their success and their sense of peace. Whether you are a high-performing woman, a healer, a leader, or simply someone longing to feel safe in your own body, this conversation will help you stop bypassing your emotions and start regulating them — from the inside out.

Connect with Megan Macpherson:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yesgodwellness/⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@YesGodWellness⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yesgodwellness⁠

Website: ⁠https://yesgodwellness.com/⁠

Connect with Mikki Bey: Learn more about emotional regulation and download Mikki’s free Emotional Regulation Bundle (includes her eBook, workbook, and masterclass)

Follow Mikki on Instagram: ⁠@getmikkibey

⁠Visit her website: ⁠www.themikkibeygroup.com⁠

In this episode of Trigger Proof with Mikki Bey: An Emotional Regulation Podcast, Mikki sits down with Megan Macpherson, founder of Yes God Wellness and a leader in embodied healing, nervous system regulation, and feminine restoration, for a powerful conversation about why true emotional healing doesn’t happen in the mind — it happens in the body.

Megan shares her personal journey of moving beyond intellectual understanding and into somatic awareness, revealing how unresolved emotions, trauma, and stress are stored in the body long after the mind has tried to move on. Through embodiment, nervous system regulation, and deep emotional safety, she learned how to stop overriding her body’s wisdom and start listening to it — transforming her relationship with herself, her work, and her sense of inner peace.

Together, Mikki and Megan explore:

• Why the body holds emotional memory even when the mind avoids it

• How emotional dysregulation shows up physically as anxiety, tension, and burnout

• The connection between the nervous system, safety, and feminine embodiment

• Why high-achieving women struggle to slow down and feel

• How surrender and regulation create trust within the body

• The difference between intellectual healing and embodied healing

• Practical ways to reconnect with your body and regulate emotions without force

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating stress, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, trauma recovery, or a disconnect between their success and their sense of peace. Whether you are a high-performing woman, a healer, a leader, or simply someone longing to feel safe in your own body, this conversation will help you stop bypassing your emotions and start regulating them — from the inside out.

Connect with Megan Macpherson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesgodwellness/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YesGodWellness

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yesgodwellness

Website: https://yesgodwellness.com/

Connect with Mikki Bey:Learn more about emotional regulation and download Mikki’s free Emotional Regulation Bundle (includes her eBook, workbook, and masterclass)Follow Mikki on Instagram: ⁠@getmikkibey⁠Visit her website: ⁠www.themikkibeygroup.com⁠